December 2024

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College, Career, Military Advisor Newsletter

🍂 How Counselors Helped in November 🍂

📅 Important Dates 📅

December

1st-6th: Inclusive Schools Week

4th: English 1 EOC Retest

5th: Biology & US History EOC Retest

6th: English 2 EOC Retest

10th: Algebra 1 EOC Retest

17th-20th: Semester Exams

23rd-Jan 6: Winter Break

January

13th-17th: Junior Course Registrations

16th: Elective Fair 6-7:30pm

20th: Holiday

22nd-23rd: 8th Grade Transition

27th-31st: Senior Individual Planning

February

3rd-7th: National School Counselors Week

10th-14th: Sophomore Course Registrations

17th: Student Holiday

19th: College Connection Visit

18th-25th: Freshman Course Registrations

👀 Counselor Happenings 👀

Veteran's Day

November 11th we honored Veterans with a pop up where students were able to thank a Veteran.

Veterans Day is a special day to honor and celebrate those who have served our country. Take a moment to recognize and appreciate the veterans here on our campus.

Generation Texas Week

Our Taft CCMA, Elaine Torres, planned an exciting post-secondary week. The week included a student scavenger hunt and teacher door decorating contest.

NISD Junior & Senior College Night

NISD College night was a success this year with 2,700 students and parents in attendance. Our CCMA, Elaine Torres along with other CCMAs in the district planned a phenomenal event.

9th Grade Individual Planning

November 12th-15th Counselors met individually with each 9th grader during their English class. In the meeting students discussed with their counselor their interests for the next four years continuing the discussion from the guidance lesson the previous week. With the guidance of their counselor, student made sure their plan included graduation requirements as well as student's interest in various elective opportunities.

11th Grade Guidance Lesson

November 18th-22nd, counselors gave a guidance lesson to Juniors through their US History class. The lesson focused on career exploration and post secondary planning. During the lesson students were able to see how their current interests match with potential careers and then had the opportunity to explore the options. The exploration included researching the education requirements, annual income, as well as future growth in the field. Student were also given time to explore potential colleges that would support their career interest and what they were looking for in a post secondary option. Our CCMA, Mrs. Torres, also shared her resources and reminded students to read the emails she send with important information regarding college, military, and scholarship opportunities.

🙂 Coping Skill of the Month 🙂

Spending quality time with loved ones.

Holiday Self Care

How To Deal With Grief During the Holidays - Headspace

Grief is one of the hardest things we'll ever face in life. Dealing with it during the holidays can be all the more challenging. Learn to honor grief & still find moments of cheer with Headspace.

headspace.com

Tips for Beating Test Anxiety - Child Mind Institute

Discover effective test anxiety strategies for elementary and high school students. Learn study techniques and coping skills to boost confidence and performance.

childmind.org